Have you ever wondered what happens to a stolen vehicle. For some they are taken on a joy ride and usually recovered abandoned. As for High-end vehicles they usually end up in a chop-shop stripped of their components.
Click here to read more on how Ontario Police helped to bust a Niagara-area chop shop.
In Ontario, stunt driving isn’t just a joyride – it’s a serious offence with lasting consequences, especially when it comes to your car insurance. Defined under the Highway Traffic Act as driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit (or 40 km/h over in zones...
Waterloo Region’s transportation infrastructure was transformed with the launch of ION light rail transit (LRT) in the summer of 2019. The frequently running trains connecting points in Kitchener and Waterloo are a boon for public transit and in the past five-plus...
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to remind ourselves of the sneaky tactics scammers use to trick people out of their money, personal information, or both. With scams becoming more and more sophisticated (think phishing emails, and more often text messages that...
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums, and add stress to policyholders’ coverage limits. Reported by Insurance...
A Staebler Insurance partner, RATESDOTCA Group, commissioned an auto insurance study to share which insurance companies ranked highest in customer satisfaction. As an insurance brokerage, Staebler is very pleased to see several of the companies we represent rank in...
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart wrenching and the impact on lives and property are far-reaching, and not just on...
As of January 1, 2025, Ontario has introduced changes to the collision reporting rules, impacting how drivers must respond to accidents. Here’s a look at these changes and how they can affect you. Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Threshold The most notable change is...
It is expected that Canada Post will resume its operations on Tuesday, December 17, after a four-plus week strike halted the delivery of mail across Canada. Labour negotiations aside, there are implications to your insurance policies and important documents that you...
‘Tis the season for an update on vehicle theft trends in Canada. Unfortunately, auto theft remains a significant issue for motorists across the country, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario. As in year’s past, certain makes and models are...
There have been reports in Ontario of “Ghost Insurance Brokers” selling fraudulent insurance policies to unsuspecting victims, causing financial loss. A "Ghost Broker" is a person or an entity that fraudulently sells fake or non-existent insurance policies. They...
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